These cute snowmen truffles are the perfect ‘no-baking’ project this holiday season⛄️!
These cute snowmen truffles are a fun and easy no-bake treat to make during the holiday season. They look very festive and are perfect for sharing with family and friends. You can make them without using an oven, which adds to the fun and ease of this project.
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Why Make This Recipe
Making snowmen truffles is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat without baking. The recipe is simple and quick, perfect for kids and adults to make together. They also make lovely gifts or decorations for holiday parties.
How to Make Snowmen Truffles
Making snowmen truffles is simple. First, you mix the ingredients, then shape the mixture into balls and decorate them to look like little snowmen. You let them chill in the fridge to set, and then they are ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 package of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups of crushed cookies (like Oreos)
- White chocolate or candy melts
- Small chocolate chips or candies for eyes and buttons
- Mini pretzels or candy canes for arms and scarves
- Orange candy or icing for noses
Directions
- Mix the softened cream cheese and crushed cookies in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls to form the body and head of the snowman.
- Chill the balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in the microwave or on a stove.
- Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate and place them on wax paper to dry.
- Use chocolate chips or candies to make eyes and buttons on the snowmen.
- Use mini pretzels or candy canes to create arms and scarves.
- Place a small orange candy or bit of icing for the nose.
- Let the truffles sit until the chocolate hardens.
How to Serve Snowmen Truffles
Serve these truffles on a festive plate or tray. They are great as a holiday dessert or snack. You can also pack them into small boxes or bags as holiday gifts.
How to Store Snowmen Truffles
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to one week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to one month. Just let them thaw in the fridge before serving.
Tips to Make Snowmen Truffles
- Use softened cream cheese to make mixing easier.
- Chill the mixture well before dipping in chocolate to keep the shape.
- Work quickly when dipping so the chocolate does not harden before decorating.
- Use simple candies that are easy to stick on with melted chocolate.
- If you don’t have white chocolate, use any light-colored candy melts.
Variation
You can make different shaped truffles by using other cookie flavors or adding food coloring to the white chocolate. You can also make reindeer or Santa Claus truffles using the same method with different decorations.
FAQs
Can I use other cookies instead of Oreos?
Yes, you can use any kind of crunchy cookies that you like.
Do I have to use cream cheese?
Cream cheese helps bind the cookies and adds flavor, but you can try using marshmallow fluff or peanut butter as alternatives.
How long does it take to make snowmen truffles?
It usually takes about 45 minutes including chilling time. Active preparation is around 20 minutes.
Enjoy these simple and cute snowmen truffles this holiday season! They are a perfect treat for everyone.
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Snowmen Truffles
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Cute snowmen truffles are a fun and easy no-bake treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 package of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups of crushed cookies (like Oreos)
- White chocolate or candy melts
- Small chocolate chips or candies for eyes and buttons
- Mini pretzels or candy canes for arms and scarves
- Orange candy or icing for noses
Instructions
- Mix the softened cream cheese and crushed cookies in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls to form the body and head of the snowman.
- Chill the balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in the microwave or on a stove.
- Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate and place them on wax paper to dry.
- Use chocolate chips or candies to make eyes and buttons on the snowmen.
- Use mini pretzels or candy canes to create arms and scarves.
- Place a small orange candy or bit of icing for the nose.
- Let the truffles sit until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze them for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg